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the weather turning warmer, students have put away their winter clothes
and are once again wearing their summer apparel.
Yosemite High School Principal Steve Raupp wants to remind parents and
students that the district’s dress code is being strictly enforced. Those
who are in violation of the code will be sent home to change clothes or
their parents will need to bring different clothes to them at school.
Students in violation of the dress code are removed from class and remain
in the Responsibility Center until they are appropriately attired.
The dress code, which has been approved by the Yosemite Joint Union High
School District Board of Trustees, can be found in the Student Handbook,
on the school district’s Web site (www.yosemiteuhsd.com) or parents and
students can save the copy in this newspaper for reference.
Mr. Raupp stresses that there are several reasons the district has taken
a firm stance on the dress code. Inappropriate attire is distracting to
other students and to staff and takes away from a meaningful learning
environment. In addition to that, the district wants students to be prepared
for the world of work and that includes dressing appropriately.
At a recent Job Fair held at Yosemite High, employers consistently stated
that the things they look for when hiring people include presentable clothing,
clean appearance and first impressions.
“We want our students to be successful when they apply for a job,” Mr.
Raupp says. “Part of that success is that they are dressed appropriately
and project the image the employer wants. If students adhere to the district
dress code, they will most likely meet those expectations.”
The dress code is revisited on a regular basis and revised as needed.
This process is through a committee that includes students, staff, parents
and community members.
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